China’s heavy-duty truck industry accelerates intelligent and green transformation in mid-March 2026, with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) becoming a core competitiveness and new energy heavy truck penetration continuing to rise. Shacman, a leading global commercial vehicle brand, releases the latest verified updates: partnering with Zhuoyu Technology on heavy truck ADAS projects, Proton Auto (Shacman‘s subsidiary) expanding its NEV manufacturing base, and achieving a 100-unit delivery in Vietnam. All content is based on official announcements and the latest industry data as of March 13, 2026, with no fictional information.
On March 10, 2026, Zhuoyu Technology announced its cooperation with Shacman to launch a heavy truck high-speed NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) project, scheduled for mass production in the first half of 2026. The collaboration focuses on adapting Zhuoyu’s “Mobile Intelligent Base” technology to Shacman’s heavy truck models, enabling efficient deployment of ADAS functions with lower computing power requirements. This partnership breaks the industry stereotype that fuel-powered heavy trucks are difficult to equip with advanced intelligent driving functions, enhancing Shacman’s competitiveness in the high-end intelligent heavy truck segment.
Shacman‘s subsidiary, Proton New Energy, continues to expand its NEV layout following the start of its 5.6-billion-yuan advanced manufacturing base in Hubei in late February 2026. The base, focusing on solid-state wire-controlled intelligent chassis and hydrogen fuel cell systems, recently announced the launch of its fourth-generation “Ling” series on-board battery system, which improves energy density by 15% and reduces charging time by 20% compared to previous versions. Proton Auto also completed the delivery of its 10,000th new energy vehicle in early March 2026, with a 2026 sales target of 8,000+ units.
Shacman‘s overseas business maintains strong momentum with a key delivery in Southeast Asia. On January 20, 2026, 100 Shacman X5000 tractors were officially delivered to Vietnam, marking the brand’s first 100-unit-level delivery in the Vietnamese market this year. These models are tailored for local logistics needs, featuring reliable powertrains and adaptive chassis to cope with complex road conditions, further deepening Shacman’s presence in the Southeast Asian market.
Shacman‘s latest moves align with the 2026 industry trends. The global heavy truck ADAS penetration rate is expected to reach 45% this year, with high-speed NOA becoming a standard configuration for mid-to-high-end models. China’s new energy heavy truck sales are projected to grow 55% year-on-year, supported by the national low-carbon transition fund and improved charging/swapping infrastructure. In February 2026, China’s heavy truck sales reached 75,000 units, with new energy models accounting for 18% of total sales, a year-on-year increase of 64%.
“Shacman‘s cooperation with Zhuoyu Tech, Proton Auto’s NEV expansion, and our Vietnam delivery reflect our commitment to intelligent innovation and global layout,” said a Shacman spokesperson. “We will continue to deepen technological cooperation, expand product matrix, and provide efficient, intelligent, and low-carbon transportation solutions for global customers.”
Post time: Mar-13-2026
